The Cybersecurity Committee has released its report on Cybersecurity Attacks: Detection and Mitigation. The primary goal of this document is to address the types of attacks a PSAP is likely to encounter, the systems that are likely to be attacked and how to mitigate the immediate impacts of an attack. Cyberattacks, such as a Telephonic Denial of Service (TDoS), are discussed as well as various techniques to prevent and mitigate each cyber attack. The report then discusses actions to take following a cyberattack, which might include but are not limited to, contacting their respective IT Departments, FBI Internet Crimes and Complaints Center (IC3) and the DHS National Cybersecurity and Communications Integration Center (NCCIC).

This standard defines the recommended minimum steps and decision-making processes for the handling of public safety requests for service (referred to as "incident"). It defines the process for handling an incident by the PSAP from the initial report through the disposition of the incident. Help us by providing your comments by September 3, 2018. To comment, visit the standard page and click on the "ADD COMMENT" link in the upper left tab.

The National 9-1-1 Office has issued final rules and is accepting initial applications for a $115 million grant program. This is a unique opportunity to use a targeted infusion of funds for demonstrating seamlessly interoperable, forward-thinking approaches to NG911. Initial applications are due from states and tribal organizations no later than Sept. 10, 2018.

Alpharetta, Ga., has become the 40th public safety answering point (PSAP) in the United States to implement the Automated Secure Alarm Protocol (ASAP) program and the first agency in the state of Georgia to use it. Georgia is the 13th state, in addition to the District of Columbia, to participate in the ASAP program.